Udaipur: The phase two of Lok Sabha elections went into polling on April 26, 2024 (Friday). Rajasthan has total 25 seats 12 of which went to polls on April 19. Remaining 13 were scheduled on April 26 during phase 2. Udaipur is among the top 5 key Rajasthan constituencies that has potential to make a difference to Rajasthan's General Election results. Apart from Banswara and Dausa, Udaipur is the third constituency in Rajasthan that is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Tribal communities are recognised as indigenous in Udaipur.
Udaipur comprises of eight Vidhan Sabha segments including Gogunda, Jhadol, Kherwara, Udaipur rural, Salumber, Dhariawad, Aspur.
Udaipur comprises of eight Vidhan Sabha segments | FPJ
Congress' Tarachand Meena vs BJP's Mannalal Rawat
Udaipur is expected to be a tough battle between Congress' Tarachand Meena vs BJP's Mannalal Rawat. BJP's Arjun Lal Meena has been winning Udaipur seat since past two general elections. This time, BJP has decided to field a new face - Mannalal Rawat, the move bringing in some sort of a discordance within the Rajasthan BJP.
Congress' Tarachand Meena vs BJP's Mannalal Rawat | FPJ
Rawat is a former employee of the Rajasthan State Roadways and Transport Corporation (RSRTC). Time will tell whether Rawat who will be experiencing election battle for the first time, will bring victory yet again to the BJP in Udaipur. Rawat's association with RSS tribal body- Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad and his silent hard work around that reportedly drove the decision of the BJP to nominate him this time from the seat.
Udaipur winners of last four elections | FPJ
Observations of previous election results
Congress has had since long a strong hold over the Udaipur Lok Sabha seat of Rajasthan. However since past two general elections BJP's Arjun Lal Meena clinched victory. In 2019, Arjun Lal Meena defeated INC's Raghuveer Meena by a margin of 4,33,734 votes. Arjun Lal Meena had secured 8,71,548 votes in 2019. Similarly in 2014, Arjun Lal Meena had defeated INC's Raghuveer Meena by a margin of 2,34,444. Arjun Lal Meena had secured 6,60,373 votes.
Observations of Udaipur's previous Lok Sabha election results | FPJ
In 2009, INC's Raghuveer Meena had defeated BJP's Mahavir Bhagoira and in 2004, BJP's Kiran Maheshwari had defeated INC's Girija Vyas.
Counting of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be held on June 4.
